Guidebook for Pacific Beach & San Diego
Coffee. Craft beer. Food.
These are some places we recommend in the area.
The best sandwiches at the beach with a "smokin'" vibe.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cheba Hut Toasted Subs
4651 Mission BlvdThe best sandwiches at the beach with a "smokin'" vibe.
Because you must. Its a hole in the wall by the beach with the best tacos.
323 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Oscars Mexican Seafood
703 Turquoise StBecause you must. Its a hole in the wall by the beach with the best tacos.
Always crowded with locals, but worth the wait. Visit their Garnet Ave. location.
217 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bird Rock Coffee Roasters
5627 La Jolla BlvdAlways crowded with locals, but worth the wait. Visit their Garnet Ave. location.
If you are not from California, this is a great fast food joint...Baja style.
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rubio's
4504 E Mission Bay DrIf you are not from California, this is a great fast food joint...Baja style.
Our favorite neighborhood pizza place with craft beer near the beach.
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
SandBox Pizza and Wings
1466 Garnet AveOur favorite neighborhood pizza place with craft beer near the beach.
Its the best sushi in San Diego, but get ready to stand in line or insist on a reservation. Worth the wait.
146 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sushi Ota
4529 Mission Bay DrIts the best sushi in San Diego, but get ready to stand in line or insist on a reservation. Worth the wait.
Made fresh daily. Get there at 12 noon when they open.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
PURE Cupcakes
3545 Garnet AveMade fresh daily. Get there at 12 noon when they open.
PB’s Market
4435 Cass StGreat, affordable breakfast sandwich and coffee combination.
There's 2 locations to choose from. Get ready to stand in line to "get buzzed"!
49 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Better Buzz Coffee: Pacific Beach
1909 Garnet AveThere's 2 locations to choose from. Get ready to stand in line to "get buzzed"!
The Dog
4479 Everts StLocal dive bar with a great craft beer menu.
SD TapRoom
1269 Garnet AveGood local atmosphere with bar food.
Pacific Beach Fish Shop
1775 Garnet AveGood seafood. Sit outside.
Pho Minh
4468 Ingraham StDelicious Thai food. Tiny restaurant. Great take out.
Sightseeing
Places to see...
Great photo ops all around. Dramatic seaside cliffs. Awesome.
502 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Centro de Visitantes del Monumento Nacional Cabrillo
1800 Cabrillo Memorial DrGreat photo ops all around. Dramatic seaside cliffs. Awesome.
Touristy, but fun to visit. Shop and sight-see how San Diego used to look in the old days.
1070 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Old Town
Touristy, but fun to visit. Shop and sight-see how San Diego used to look in the old days.
USS Midway Museum
910 N Harbor DrSee the epic WWII aircraft carrier!
Great views of the surrounding area and the coastline. Stand at the top of this mountain and see the iconic cross.
270 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Soledad Mountain
Great views of the surrounding area and the coastline. Stand at the top of this mountain and see the iconic cross.
Parks & Nature
Great places to see...
So many things to do there...it could take several days. Museums, gardens, architecture, and a carousel.
3290 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Balboa
So many things to do there...it could take several days. Museums, gardens, architecture, and a carousel.
Over 4 million visitors. Apes, elephants, polar bears, and more.
2510 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Zoológico de San Diego
2920 Zoo DrOver 4 million visitors. Apes, elephants, polar bears, and more.
Entertainment & Activities
Even if you don't like the Padres, you have to admit this is a great ballpark.
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
San Diego Padres Ticket Sales
100 Park BlvdEven if you don't like the Padres, you have to admit this is a great ballpark.
Spectacular views, and for the brave hearts, you can sign up for glider lessons and go for a tandem ride.
268 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Torrey Pines Gliderport
2800 Torrey Pines Scenic DrSpectacular views, and for the brave hearts, you can sign up for glider lessons and go for a tandem ride.
Whale Watching at H&M Landing
2803 Emerson StWe bet you'll see one!
See some of the top thoroughbred contenders and try your hand at betting.
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Surfside Race Place
2260 Jimmy Durante BoulevardSee some of the top thoroughbred contenders and try your hand at betting.
Fun, small market with live music, great vendors every Tuesday afternoon on Bayard Street.
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pacific Beach Tuesday Farmers' Market
901 Hornblend StFun, small market with live music, great vendors every Tuesday afternoon on Bayard Street.
Getting Around
Transportation...
Trains and buses meet here. Take the trolley or a bus downtown or all the way out to San Diego State.
100 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Old Town Station
4005 Taylor StTrains and buses meet here. Take the trolley or a bus downtown or all the way out to San Diego State.
Neighborhoods
North Park
Fun shops and eateries downtown.
Great views steps from shops, eateries, bars and coffee.
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bird Rock
Great views steps from shops, eateries, bars and coffee.
Eclectic, fun. Classic Southern California neighborhood.
776 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Playa del Océano
1850 Ocean Front StEclectic, fun. Classic Southern California neighborhood.